Eco Lodges in Panama

The interactive map of Panama shows you the location of a number
of the best eco-lodges in Panama. By their nature, eco-lodges are in remote
locations and close to the environment. We have included a brief description
of the eco-lodges below (the list is in alphabetical order), and the buttons
on the map will take you directly to that hotel's own web site.

Al
Natural Al Natural is on the Island of Bastimentos on the Bocas del Toro
Archipelago. Recommended by Travel and Leisure as one of the top ecolodges in
the world, on Bastimientos Island , it is 30 minutes by boat from Bocas town,
Al Natural is the perfect island getaway for romantics, honeymooners and nature
lovers. Al Natural Resort is on Old Point (Punta Vieja), the southeast tip of
Bastimentos island, in an area known for its natural beauty, right across from
the Zapatillas Keys of the National Marine Park

Bananas
Village Resort On Isla Grande, Bananas Village Resort has lush tropical
vegetation on one side and the Caribbean sea on the other. Located within the
National Park of Portobelo, the Banana's Village Resort is involved with the
Tourism-Conservation and Investigation Program (TCI) which works to protect
coral reefs, the marine sea turtle and the surrounding tropical forest. Activities
include: trekking, nature observation, snorkeling around coral reefs, paddling
in kayaks, fishing and scuba diving.

Birder's
View, Cerro Azul - Birders' View is a lodge for birders and other nature
enthusiasts inside Chagres National Park in Panama. It is surrounded by 10 acres
of forests and gardens near the top of Cerro Azul. You can see much of the well-forested
watershed of the Chagres River, the main source of water for the Panama Canal.

Canopy
Lodge Sister hotel to Canopy Tower is at el Valle, where you will find just
inches from your bedroom window, the cloud forest canopy is riotous with early
morning bird life. You sit on a veranda surrounded by hummingbirds and tanagers
taking their breakfast, this is bird watching at its best. Your birding guide
leads you along a narrow forest trail beside the stream past a waterfall, then
up into the cloud forest.

Canopy
Tower - This tree-top viewing facility close to Panama City, but in the
National Park, is developing accommodations for serious birders who want to
explore Panama's diverse birdlife.

Casa
de Campo Casa de Campo is set in the midst of the cloudy rain forest of
Cerro Azul, Hostal Casa de Campo offers Jacuzzi and open air pool, comfortable
rooms with fans, private baths. Home cooking with daily specials for lunch and
dinner. Ecological Tourism.

Cielito
Sur Bed & Breakfast - at Nueva Suiza, Cerro Punta, this is a quiet,
private, country estate inn on 2½ hectares at an altitude of 1,600 mts.
Surrounded by trees, gardens, fruit & coffee orchards, it is a natural bird
sanctuary in the Chiriqui highlands. It’s located between the towns of
Cerro Punta and Volcan. Over 500 of bird species can be found in the Chiriqui
province. Birding is good year round.

Dolphin
Island Lodge Dolphin Lodge is on Uaguitupo is a grassy little island 100
meters from the island of Achutupu. The lodge consists of seven cabins with
shared bathrooms and has capacity for 26 guests. Each Kuna style thatched cabin
contains 3 comfortable double sized beds. Fresh water showers and toilets are
available outside

Hacienda
del Mar is on an exclusive private island, Isla San Jose,the largest privately
owned island on the Pacific Coast of the Americas with 50 private beaches with
pristine waters and white sand beaches. The setting and island scenery is some
of the best anywhere and care is taken to do everything right for guests. Sportfishing,
diving and snorkeling and all terrain vehicle tours and rainforest hikes are
some of the activities.

Los Quetzales
Cloudforest Retreat
Los Quetzales is a hideaway within the boundaries of La Amistad International
Park. It is an area of primary cloudforest that has been privately protected
even before the establishment of Panama’s national park reserves. The
cloudforest surrounds the cabins. Explore the forest with a guide for a few
hours or for the whole day. Observe the many species of hummingbirds, the unusual
yellow-thighed finches, and the resplendent quetzal, a daily visitor during
the nesting season.

Park
Eden Park Eden is a Bed and Breakfast, a romantic getaway for those in quest
of nature’s beauty with First Class Lodging comfort. Located in El Valle,
Panama, offers excellent Bird Watching experience, Eco-tourism, local hiking,
ecological and canopy tours, and a colorful Sunday market. El Valle is one of
Panama's best areas for Bird Watching where actually birders are few and birds
abound

Sapibenega
Hotel Sapibenega is the first totally ecological Kuna Lodge. It is located
on a private island close to the community of Playon Chico in San Blas, on the
Caribbean side of Panama . The hotel has 12 cabins constructed with natural
materials, all facing the sea. Each one has private bathroom, equipped with
composting toilets, fresh water from the mainland and electric energy provided
by solar panels.

Sierra
Llorona Lodge - In the middle of the Tropical Rain Forest Jungle offering
comfortable facilities with complete rooms, private balcony with hammock, walking
paths and trails in a 200 hectare of private reserve. Meals, transportation
and Guides for Birding, Historical and Cultural Tours are available.

Tesoro
del Caribe (formerly known as Playa Blanca, the white beach) 3 miles north
of historic Portobelo. A short swim from their dock is one of the best reefs
in Panama. Protected by the absence of roads, the area tl has suffered few of
the depredations which have damaged so many of the Caribbean reefs. Portobelo
is the diving capital of Panama and this Lodge is the only place which givesyou
a great dive experience without a boat. The lodge offers sunfish sailing, canoeing
and fishing as well.

Trinidad
Spa & Lodge. Trinidad Spa & Lodge (Posada Ecologica del Cerro La
Vieja) is on the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. A recovered rainforest with
a lot birds, butterflies, deers and typical fauna, combines with the modern
spa have made an eco paradise. The forest here has been recovering since 1979.
Hills like La Vieja Hill (in front of the property), Escaliche`s Hills and waterfalls
like Tavidá. Ancient native paintings can be found and the famous golden
frog.

Tropic
Star Tropic Star Lodge on Pinas Bay in Darien is accessed by air. The Tropic
Star Lodge has opened as an ecolodge. Lonely Planet Panama calls it "one
of Panama's top nature retreats." The lodge offers one of the most remote
locations in the world, in a pristine jungle environment. River kayaking, nature
trail, visits to remote Indian villages and birding are some of the attractions.

Villa
Marita Lodge. Seven first class cottages located in the highlands of Boquete
in the province of Chiriqui make up the Villa Marita Lodge. Enjoy the spectacular
panoramic view of rivers, mountains, valleys and the Baru Volcano from these
colorful cabins. Activities include: hiking, trekking, birdwatching, coffee
farm tours and nature observation.

Weckso
Ecolodge Wekso Ecolodge is in La Amistad Biosphere Reserve. The Wekso Ecolodge
is in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama, where 11 indigenous Naso communities
are situated along the Teribe River. With a population of approximately 3,500,
the communities have until recently been able to manage their economy sustainable.
However, in the mid-1990s, they began to see their surroundings change, and
they looked for alternative lifestyles that did not endanger the forest. Hence
the development of the eco lodge.